Henfield Haven

17/08/2026

Today we picked our tomatoes. What a great crop 😁💜

13/08/2026

The Living Well Programme (LWP) course is a free NHS self management course. It is aimed at adults living with any long term physical and/or mental health condition who live in West Sussex, Brighton or Hove.

Each LWP course runs for six weeks and is comprised of weekly sessions, and each is structured to cover a variety of key topics dealing with various aspects of long-term health condition management. Topics covered include managing pain & fatigue, stress & anxiety, low mood, isolation, getting a good night’s sleep, communication skills, working with your healthcare professionals, relaxation and distraction techniques, goal setting, problem solving and decision making.

They run courses online via MS Teams and face to face courses across various accessible locations in West Sussex and Brighton & Hove.

They hold 6 courses every 3 months.
Online courses:
Wednesdays from 2nd September - 7th October 2026, 10am – 12pm
Tuesdays from 8th September - 13th October 2026, 10am – 12pm

In-person courses:
Bognor Regis - The Shore Community Church - Thursdays from 10th September – 15th October 2026, 10am – 12.30pm
Southwick - Southwick Community Centre - Tuesdays from 6th October - 10th November, 10am - 12.30pm

Get more information by emailing: [email protected]
or calling: 01403 620 448
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13/08/2026

Many thanks for our volunteers Jean and Carol for running a still life art session at our Thursday Club today. It was thoroughly enjoyed with some excellent results😁💜

13/08/2026

Would you like to join our friendly team of volunteers? Or do you have a talent or interest you would like to share? Come along to find out more.

09/08/2026

Looking after someone else can be rewarding, but it's important to make time for yourself too.
Join us at our Carers Wellbeing Event in Henfield and discover a variety of free activities designed to help you relax, recharge and focus on your own wellbeing.

Don't forget to book your place as popular activities such as mini massages and health checks will be arranged on a first come first serve basis!

https://orlo.uk/GbIso

09/08/2026

Should you lie to someone with dementia?

Questions like “Where’s my mum?” or “When am I going home?” can be challenging and emotional for families and carers. Dementia can affect how a person experiences time and reality, so what feels true to them in that moment may be very different from what we know to be true.

Rather than focusing on being right, it can help to focus on the feelings behind the question. Offering reassurance, comfort and understanding can often be more important than correcting facts. This could look like:

- "No, your mum isn't coming. She died years ago." Vs "You seem to be thinking about your mum today. What was she like?"

- "Nobody has stolen your handbag." Vs "That sounds worrying. Let's see if we can find it together."

- "You're retired. You don't need to go to work." Vs "You always worked hard. What did you enjoy most about your job?"

Every situation is different, and there is no right or wrong way to respond to difficult questions.

If you're supporting someone living with dementia, remember to be kind to yourself too – caring can be rewarding, but it can also be incredibly challenging.

[Image description: A light blue infographic with text centred in a white circle that reads “What to do when someone with dementia asks a difficult question”. Surrounding this are four separate points that read: Acknowledge feelings (validate how they feel, even if the facts aren’t as they believe); offer comfort and reassurance (a kind response can help reduce anxiety and distress); listen to what they're really saying (it may be a need for reassurance, comfort or connection); and gently redirect if needed (change the focus to something positive or enjoyable). Each point is illustrated with an icon, such as a heart, an ear, a person hugging, and arrows.]

07/08/2026

Our annual outing day is nearly here.
Please reserve your place.
Look forward to seeing you all.

06/08/2026

🌿 Mini Haven is back! 🌿

Tucked away in our garden is our little play area, ready once again to welcome young visitors.

If you're popping into The Haven Café with children or grandchildren, why not let them explore the playhouse, enjoy some colouring, read a book or have fun with our garden games while you relax with a coffee, breakfast or lunch?

Our enclosed garden is a lovely place to spend an hour or two during the summer holidays, and everyone is welcome.

We'd love to see you! ☕🌼

03/08/2026